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How tall is Jake Paul? 'The Problem Child' has a height advantage over his opponents

A comparison of Jake Paul's height with his peers

Full Name	Jake Joseph Paul
Date of Birth	17 January, 1997
Age	26 (as of 2023)
Place of Birth	Cleveland, Ohio
Height	6 ft 1 in (185.4 cm) approx
Weight	86 kg (190 lb) approx
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Sibling	Logan Paul
Net Worth	$80 million
Girlfriend	Jutta Leerdam

CLEVELAND, OHIO: Jake Paul is a professional boxer and social media star who rose to prominence on Vine and YouTube. Jake Paul's height is 6 ft 1 in (185.4 cm) - his height has always been his advantage in the ring. He turned pro in 2020.

Paul confirmed his professional MMA debut with the Professional Fighters League in January 2023. He signed a multi-year contract with the PFL to compete in the Super Fight. He is also the head of fighter advocacy.

Paul has defeated the retired basketball player Nate Robinson, and mixed martial artists Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva. But, is Paul taller than most MMA stars?

Paul, popularly known as The Problem Child, is 6'1" tall (185 cm) with an arm reach of 76 inches (193.04 cm). 

How tall is Jake Paul compared to Nate Diaz?

Given that Paul has yet to face someone taller than 5 feet 9 inches (175.2 cms), his height has helped him in the ring. Paul had a 6-inch lead against Deji Olatunji, the brother of British YouTuber KSI. It was the same for fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib, who held a 4-inch lead over ex-NBA great Nate Robinson in his fight.

Paul recently won against his boxing opponent, the 37-year-old California native Nate Diaz, who is 6 feet tall. Jake Paul is 1 inch taller than Nate Diaz.

Diaz weighs 170 pounds (77 kg) and is a southpaw boxer with a reach of 76 inches (193.04 cm), similar to that of Paul.

While records from Jake Paul's fight show him standing at 6 feet 1 inch, online forums disputed this, especially after images of him standing face to face with KSI circulated. KSI is 5 feet 11 inches (180.3 cm), and Paul looks like he could be closer to 6 feet (182.8 cm) in height as the photographs of them do not appear to show a significant difference in height.

Some Internet users claim that Paul is lying about his height in comparison with his opponents. One of them said, "This is coke paul and ksi and next is McGregor and ksi either jake is lying about his height or Conor is bigger than 5"9."  

What is the advantage of Jake Paul's height and reach?

When compared to Tyron 'The Chosen One' Woodley, Paul is the taller opponent with a longer arm reach as Woodley has an arm reach of 74 inches (187.96 cm).

With a distinct height and reach advantage over his opponent, Jake 'The Problem Child' will undoubtedly have the upper hand when it comes to dictating the fight's tempo. He could try to put some distance between himself and Woodley.

This would allow the 24-year-old to land jabs and try for knockouts while also preventing his opponent from landing counterpunches.

Woodley would have to generate angles to close the distance and deliver blows from within the pocket to counteract this strategy. To successfully knock out the Ohio native, he would need to have good a defense and agility in his movement.

Paul's progression: Navigating Jake Paul's path from YouTube to UFC

Jake Paul’s early life

Jake Paul was born on January 17, 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio. His parents are Pamela Ann Stepnick (nee Meredith) and realtor Gregory Allan Paul.

Jake and his older brother Logan Paul, were raised in Westlake, Ohio, where they started filming themselves. Jake and Logan, who is also a YouTube personality, started their social media journey when Jake was 10 and they started filming themselves.

Jake Paul’s YouTube career

Jake started his career as a professional streamer in September 2013 by posting videos on Vine. Banking on his immense popularity, he launched his YouTube channel on May 15, 2014. It soon became famous for pranks, controversies, and hip hop music.

As of 2023, Jake has amassed 20.5 million subscribers on YouTube. Till December, 2023, he has posted 1,216 videos and garnered 7.4 billion views.

Jake Paul’s entry into boxing

Jake Paul made his boxing debut on August 25, 2018 in a white-collar match against English YouTuber Deji Olatunji. The match took place at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, where Jake Paul defeated Olatunji in the fifth round.

It was the co-feature bout to Paul's older brother Logan Paul's fight against Olatunji's older brother, KSI.

He made his professional debut against English YouTuber AnEsonGib on January 30, 2020 and won via technical knockout in the 1st round. Following that, he called out KSI.

On November 28, he returned to the ring against basketball player Nate Robinson and defeated him via knockout in the second round.

Jake Paul’s challenges and victories 

Till date, Jake Paul has fought in nine boxing matches, out of which he won in eight. 

On April 17, 2021, Jake returned to the boxing ring against former Bellator MMA and ONE Welterweight Champion Ben Askren. He won the match in the first round via technical knockout.

Jake Paul’s memorable matches

Some of Jake paul's memorable matches were against UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley, former UFC champion Anderson Silva, and Tommy Fury, among others. 

Jake fought Woodley and defeated him via split decision in August 2021. He defeated UFC champion Anderson Silva on October 29, 2022. 

After two failed attempts, Jake Paul faced Tommy Fury on February 26, 2023. Fury defeated him via a split decision despite knocking him down in the eighth round.

On August 5, Jake Paul defeated Diaz with the scores of 98–91, 98–91 and 97–92.

Jake Paul’s MMA debut

The social media star turned professional boxer struck a noteworthy deal with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) company Professional Fighters league (PFL) in January, 2023. 

He also announced that he was becoming a co-founder of the new 'PPV super fights division', which will ensure each fighter gets at least a 50% split of revenue from events, per CBS News.

Initially, it was speculated that he would make his MMA debut in late 2023. But in November 2023, it was reported that Jake Paul would make his MMA debut in late 2024 as he started training just a month ago.

After Paul announced the buying of rival MMA company Bellator by PFL in an attempt to go against UFC, journalist Ariel Helwani reported Paul would make his MMA debut in 2024.

PFL chairman Donn Davis allegedly told Helwani that "Jake Paul will fight in the PFL in Q4 of 2024," giving him at least a year to train, per Marca.

Why did Jake Paul move to MMA?

When he joined PFL, Paul gave a statement explaining his reason for heading toward MMA. At that time in January, he was undefeated at six matches.

Paul said in the statement, "I've proven myself in and out of the boxing ring and now I am going to do the same in MMA, and there is no limit to the positive impact I can make on the sport."

He also added, "I plan to enter the PFL SmartCage and once again show the world that that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. Outside of the cage, equal fighter-pay and advocating for female fighters has been my passion, and I am aligned with PFL to evolve the sport."

"I believe in PFL, their mission, and what they have accomplished in a very short period of time. That is why I chose to partner with PFL exclusively, both as a fighter and a businessperson," Paul explained.

He further added, "As Head of Fighter Advocacy, I will consistently promote PFL fighters and I invite all top MMA fighters, both men and women, to join the PFL and get a payday like they've never had before."

Jake Paul’s sources of income

Per Forbes, as of August, 2023, Jake Paul's net worth was estimated to be around $34.3 million. 

In 2021, he earned over $40 million through his three boxing stints. He has also reportedly earned around $8 million from endorsements.

While his fees for the Nate Robinson fight was $1.2 million, he received $2 million in his first bout against Tyron Woodley, and around $3.2 million in his match against Tommy Fury. Besides, he has earned $30 million in PPV shares, per Marca. 

KSI, Hasim Rahman vs Jake Paul

Jake Paul was scheduled to fight Hasim Rahman Jr in August 2022. However, the bout fell through due to a weight dispute. Later, Paul called on KSI for a fight as KSI's opponent Alex Wassabi too withdrew from their late August 2022 bout.

Comparison of Jake Paul's height with his peers

Jake Paul and Logan Paul height comparison

Jake Paul stands tall at 6 ft 1 inches (185 cm). In comparison, his older brother Logan Paul is taller than him by just one inch as he stands at 6 ft 2 inches (188 cm).

Jake Paul's height and global average

The average height of American males in roughly 5 ft 9 inches. As per data published, the global average height in 2014 for males born in 1996 was 5 ft 6 inches (171 cm), per Healthline.

It makes Paul taller than the global average height of males.

Jake Paul’s height compared to KSI

Jake Paul's rival YouTuber KSI, though tall, is not as tall as Jake Paul. The British internet personality is 6 ft (183 cm).

Jake Paul’s height compared to Tommy Fury

The boxer who managed to break Paul's unbeaten winning streak, Tommy Fury stands tall at 6 ft (183 cm).

Jake Paul’s height compared to Mike Tyson

The legendary boxer Mike Tyson is shorter when compared to Paul's way-above-average height. He stands tall at 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm).

Jake Paul’s height compared to MrBeast

MrBeast and Jake Paul have been among the most viewed celebrities on YouTube. The American YouTuber towers over Paul by just an inch as Mr Beast's height is recorded as 6 ft 2 inches (189 cm).

Jake Paul’s height compared to Ryan Garcia

The American professional boxer Ryan Garcia dwarfs in comparison to Jake Paul as his height is recorded as 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (174 cm).

Jake Paul’s height compared to Austin McBroom

Austin McBroom is also just an inch shorter than Paul as he stands at 6 ft (180 cm)

Rumors about Jake Paul’s height 

As Jake Paul grew up practically in front of the internet, his viewers got to see him gaining his height. Thus in some instances, he has been recorded as 5 ft 9 inches or its variations. 

After he grew up and attained his full height, he has been recorded as 6 ft 1 inch. Ever since his boxing debut, Paul is hailed for his tall height of 6 ft 1 inch.

Memes and social media reactions about Jake Paul’s height

Social media have always been interested in Jake Paul's height.

One fan even claimed on Quora, "Google lists him as 6′1 (185 cm) but it’s obvious he’s not even near that height. In fact, he’s not even legit 6 foot as he claims. There’re many videos on youtube that confirm that his real (barefeet) height is 5′11 (180 cm). His 6 foot claims are only valid with shoes on."

How old is Jake Paul ?

Born on January 17, 1997, Jake Paul is 26 and will be celebrating his 27th birthday in January, 2023.

How much does Jake Paul weigh?

Jake Paul weighs approximately 185 pounds or roughly 84 kgs.

How much is Jake Paul worth?

Per Celebrity Net Worth, Jake Paul is estimated to have a net worth of around $80 million. 

Is Jake Paul taller than Logan Paul?

No, Jake Paul is shorter than Logan Paul by an inch.

Did Jake Paul fight Tate?

Jake Paul has not yet fought Andrew Tate but the Paul brothers have been asking the Tate duo for a fight inside the cage for almost a year.

Who won Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul?

Jake Paul defeated Nate Diaz on the August 5, 2023 bout and won unanimouslt by scoring 98-91, 98-91 and 97-92.

Why was Jake Paul wearing a balaclava?

Jake Paul was seen wearing a ski mask during the press conference for his rematch against Tyron Woodley in December 2021. He exoplained, "You know, I just thought to myself it's funny how these professionals – like Tommy Fury who is considered to be a professional boxer – gets sick, breaks a rib and doesn't want to fight. I've fought sick, I've fought hurt... they're like, 'Oh, you got Tyron Woodley now!' No problem, that's why I got the ski mask on. They're going to give me a big bag to go and beat the guy I already beat. This is a bank robbery."

Are Logan Paul and Jake Paul twins or just brothers?

Logan is older than Jake by more than a year. Logan Paul was born on April 1, 1995, making him 28.